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Player of the Week

Player of the Week: Zac MacMath

He’s one heck of a second stringer. Despite knowing his days in Philly are numbered, Zac MacMath has been playing the best soccer of his career, making big saves and keeping clean sheets. That’s why he’s PSP’s Player of the Week.

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Daily news roundups

Praise for Curtin, Unioners on TotW lists, power rankings, Blatter wants TV replays, Qatar, more

Curtin praised for Union turnaround. Edu, Williams, MacMath, Casey named to Team of the Week lists. Blatter wants TV replay tested in 2015. Working condition researchers arrested in Qatar. More.

Player ratings

Analysis & Player Ratings: Toronto 0-2 Union

Conor Casey and Andrew Wenger again found the back of the net, as the midfield of Cristian Maidana, Vincent Nogueira and Amobi Okugo showed just how dangerous this team can be down the stretch.

Philadelphia Soccer History / US Open Cup

1960 US Open Cup final is a tough act to follow

In the 1960 US Open Cup final, Philadelphia’s Ukrainian Nationals came from behind three times over 120 minutes to win the championship with Mike Noha scoring all five of the Uke Nats goals. Roger Allaway has the story.

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Photo essays

River Cup 2014 in pictures: Union FO 1-1 Sons of Ben (3-1 APK)

The Union front office prevailed over the Sons of Ben on penalty kicks in the fourth annual River Cup on Saturday. Earl Gardner has pictures from the game.

Daily news roundups

“It’s huge”: Recaps & reaction from win in Toronto, Hburg makes playoffs, league results, more

Reaction to win over Toronto. Union back in playoff spot. Union Academy starts new season. Harrisburg to face Orlando in USL PRO playoffs. League results. More.

High School Soccer

District 12 Boys Soccer: Week One

The Philadelphia high school boys’ soccer season has begun and Josh Trott rounds up all the action.

Postgame

Postgame quote sheet: Toronto 0-2 Union

Postgame quotes from Jim Curtin, Conor Casey, and Andrew Wenger, as well as Toronto’s Greg Vanney, Nick Hagglund, and Michael Bradley.

Union match reports

Match Report: Toronto FC 0-2 Philadelphia Union

Conor Casey and Andrew Wenger were both on target as the Union defeated Toronto for the second time in four days with an impressive 2-0 road victory.

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Match previews

Preview & analysis: Union at Toronto FC

The Union thoroughly outplayed Toronto at home. Can TFC’s new coach make the adjustments to give them a shot at a home win?